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Obama or Romney? How 5 undecided voters are making up their minds.
Last month, the Monitor profiled five undecided voters whose allegiances were especially prized because they live in swing states. Now, less than two weeks before Election Day, we check in with them to see what they’re thinking now.
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Obama or Romney? Why 5 undecided voters are still on the fence.
The presidential election will be decided by a tiny fraction of American voters – those in swing states who have not made up their minds. What are these 1 million people waiting for? The Monitor talked to five undecided voters to find out.
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In Pictures: Ron Paul: populist for president
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In Pictures: Glenn Beck's career
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In Pictures: Oscar hosts
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Top Picks: An alligator app, great commencement speeches, and more
John Mayer's musicianship is first-rate on his new album, National Geographic explores the unusual animals of America, and more top picks.
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First Lady says politics is tough, even for Obama girls (+video)
Michelle Obama said her daughters had learned to be thick-skinned in an election year.
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Modern Parenthood
From breastfeeding to veganism, don't judge a book by its coverSeveral high-profile parenting books have drawn the ire of planet momdom recently, as parents debate the merits of different parenting styles, from breastfeeding to co-sleeping to veganism. But Modern Parenthood reminds: don't judge a book by its cover.
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Appeals court reinstates Viacom lawsuit against Google's YouTube
The court ruling Thursday allows Viacom and other entities to sue Google over the use of copyrighted video on the internet search engine's YouTube video platform.
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Obama's jab at Romney: Who describes a budget as 'marvelous'? (+video)
President Obama teased Mitt Romney for using that word. Was he being unpresidential? Or was it a smart, if subtle, attack on a rich guy who struggles with looking out of touch?
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Vox News
Acid-tongued broadcaster Keith Olbermann gets the boot from Al Gore's Current TVCurrent TV has fired cable network broadcaster Keith Olbermann citing a lack of "respect, openness, collegiality, and loyalty to our viewers." Olbermann had been with Current TV for less than a year, and he had a volatile relationship with MSNBC before that.
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Is Ron Paul a martial arts master? Jay Leno clip shows his moves. (+video)No, Ron Paul isn't a martial arts master. The Jay Leno clip is a spoof on the fact that Paul won't accept Secret Service protection. But if he did, his code name would be 'Bulldog.'
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Michelle Obama on 'Letterman' tonight. Can she get Dave to work out? (+video)In recent TV appearances, first lady Michelle Obama competed with Ellen DeGeneres in a push-up contest, and she tried to get Jay Leno to eat something healthy. On Monday's 'Letterman,' maybe she can get her host to take part in a sack race.
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Dennis Kucinich out: Left loses a combative, cheerful voice in Congress
Former presidential candidate Dennis Kucinich lost in the Democratic primary Tuesday to Rep. Marcy Kaptur after their Ohio districts were merged by a Republican redistricting plan.
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Tax VOX
Two good books on tax reformIf you want a good read on individual or corporate tax refprm, pick up one of these new titles.
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Is bias-free news coverage coming back into vogue?
After years in which news outlets became associated with one political slant or another, there are some signs that a course correction is under way in the media. So far, the shift is a subtle one.
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Abortion wars: Virginia retreats on invasive probe in ultrasound bill (+video)
Virginia Gov. Bob McDonnell backtracked on the bill, which could have required women seeking an abortion first to undergo an invasive procedure. Republicans scrambled to pass an amended version.
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The Vote
Why Michigan could be Mitt Romney's make-or-break moment (+video)Mitt Romney trails Rick Santorum in Michigan. Has any presidential aspirant lost their home state primary, yet gone on to win a major party nomination? Since 1972, the answer is no.
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'Colbert Report' off air; network offers no explanation
An expected live version of the show was replaced by a repeat Wednesday. Comedy Central said Thursday's live show will be off, too.
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Why is Obama now supporting super PACs?
President Obama has reversed himself, and is now allowing cabinet officials and senior White House advisers to raise funds for 'Priorities USA Action,' a super PAC.
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Vox News
What did Stephen Colbert super PAC spend its money on?The Stephen Colbert super PAC, 'Americans for a Better Tomorrow, Tomorrow,' has reported raising more than $1 million, quite a lot for satire, and shelling out more than $150,000.
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Stephen Colbert super PAC raises $1 million. How does that compare? (+video)OK, other super PACs have a lot more money to spend. But the Stephen Colbert super PAC ranks in the middle class of super-PACdom, and with it the comedian can keep ridiculing the US campaign finance system.
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Stephen Colbert wants his super PAC back. What if Jon Stewart won't give it to him?Now that he is no longer running for president of the United States of South Carolina, Stephen Colbert wants his super PAC back. But John Stewart seems to have no plans to return the cash.
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Vox News
How is Stephen Colbert doing in the polls?The comedian has been included in some actual political polls in recent days, as he presses ahead with exploring whether to run for (wink wink) president of South Carolina.
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The Vote
Oops! Turns out Rick Santorum beat Mitt Romney in Iowa. Does it matter?A new vote tally shows Rick Santorum won the Iowa caucuses by 34 votes over runner-up Mitt Romney. But aside from bragging rights, the shift in results is unlikely to affect the GOP race.
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Vox News
Why is Stephen Colbert's former super PAC attacking him?Colbert goes negative on Colbert. Stephen Colbert's former super PAC has just released an ad that appears to bite the hand that used to feed it, asking, 'Why is the T in his name silent?'
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Vox News
Will Jon Stewart go to jail for running Stephen Colbert's super PAC?As the head of a super political-action committee supporting Stephen Colbert, Jon Stewart is not allowed to 'coordinate' with Colbert. But the two are pushing the limits in the name of satire.
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In South Carolina, Romney, Gingrich brace for Super PAC attacks
The Supreme Court's 2010 Citizens United decision opening up campaign ads to unlimited donations has launched Super Pac attacks against some Republicans in South Carolina.
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Stephen Colbert for president? What's his point? (+video)Stephen Colbert handed over control of his super PAC cash pile to Jon Stewart Thursday, paving the way for a run at the presidency of 'the United States of South Carolina.'
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Stephen Colbert for president of South Carolina?
Stephen Colbert already has 5 percent of the South Carolina vote, says one poll. Stephen Colbert transferred control of his super PAC to comedian Jon Stewart. The move legally allows Colbert to enter the South Carolina GOP primary race.
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